Higgins calls gay blood ban ‘antiquated’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins applauded the FDA’s decision to review a ban on blood donations from sexually active gay men. The Food and Drug Administration announced today that…
Amherst PD issues awards
AMHERST — The Amherst Police Department issued its Summer 2016 Departmental Awards on Wednesday. Recipients included Officer Brian Farrell, Captain Enzio Villalta, and the department’s Intelligence Unit. Officer Brian Farrell…
BPD investigating fatal shooting near Hamlin Park School
BUFFALO — Buffalo Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early this morning near Hamlin Park School. According to BPD, a 32-year-old Buffalo man was pronounced dead at Erie…
Murderer sentenced to 20 years in prison
BUFFALO — A 19-year-old Buffalo man who pleaded guilty in June to murdering two men in 2014 was sentenced to 20-years-to-life in prison. According to court records, Bobby M. Price…
Lighthouse tours free tonight
BUFFALO — The historic lighthouse in the outer harbor will offer free tours from 6-8 p.m., thanks to a donation from the Rich Family Foundation. Recently re-lit, the 1833 lighthouse…
Daughter goes to jail for theft from mom
BUFFALO — A 55-year-old Williams was sentenced to six months in jail and five years probation for stealing nearly $300,000 from her mother. Sandra Krok of Williamsville was also ordered…
Wings shut out, drop 4th straight
PAWTUCKET, RI – Tommy Field and Adam Brett Walker combined for all five Rochester hits as the Red Wings fell 3-0 to the Pawtucket Red Sox Wednesday night at McCoy…
Audrey E. Powell — Dec. 30, 1929 – July 16, 2016
Audrey E. Powell passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 16, 2016. Born on December 30, 1929 to Elmer and Lorraine (Ricketts) LaJoie, Audrey married her husband of sixty-seven…
Today’s forecast: Chance of showers with a high near 87
The National Weather Service calls for a chance of isolated showers today and tonight. Otherwise, it will be partly sunny with a high near 87 and a low around 69.…
NYPA awards hydropower to WNY firms
WHITE PLAINS — The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved on Tuesday funding awards under the Power Authority’s Western New York Power Proceeds program and a hydropower allocation…